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Top 10 running backs loaded with day two talent for 2020 NFL Draft

By Jeremy Meek

MADISON, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 28: Jonathan Taylor #23 of the Wisconsin Badgers runs with the ball while being tackled by Travis Whillock #7 of the Northwestern Wildcats in the first quarter at Camp Randall Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
MADISON, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 28: Jonathan Taylor #23 of the Wisconsin Badgers runs with the ball while being tackled by Travis Whillock #7 of the Northwestern Wildcats in the first quarter at Camp Randall Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA – NOVEMBER 09: Clyde Edwards-Helaire #22 of the LSU Tigers reacts after rushing for a 5-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA – NOVEMBER 09: Clyde Edwards-Helaire #22 of the LSU Tigers reacts after rushing for a 5-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

10. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, LSU

Joe Burrow gets all of the press, and deservedly so, but LSU has another weapon who made quite a name for himself in 2019. Clyde Edwards-Helaire saved his best performances for the biggest moments. He burst onto the scene against Florida with 134 yards and 2 touchdowns. Against a terrific Auburn defense he totaled 180+ yards and a score. It was versus Alabama, though, that he became an LSU legend. In the biggest game of the year, he racked up 180 yards and 4 touchdowns, including the dagger late in the fourth quarter where he just refused to go down.

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Above is the game-icing run against Alabama. He powers through more than one defender on his way to the endzone. He runs with power and determination, but does show patience in finding run lanes. His hands are good, and he can play on all three downs at the next level. Speed is not his strength, but he isn’t slow either.

Edwards-Helaire wasn’t a household name coming into 2019, but he should be rising up boards quickly. If LSU wins the National Championship, Burrow will be the one who leads them there, but their star running back will be of the utmost importance. He should go no later than round three in the draft.

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